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Accession number:

174

Host species (latin):

Mytilus edulis

Common name:

Mussel, Blue Or Edible

Disease/condition:

Trematode infection

Location (host):

Digestive gland

Aetiology:

Bucephalus sp.

Aetiology:

Bucephalus sp.

Additional Information:

Significance:

This specimen shows a particularly intense infection with these parasites

Lession:

Histology shows masses of trematodes infesting the digestive tract lumen.

Stains:

Location:

Not recorded

Area:

Northern Ireland

Country:

Submitter:

Dr. J. McArdle

Accession date:

1/3/1981

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